Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for a topping with less sugar

You want to compare products by their sugar content per 100 g for a separate sweet treat, rather than relying solely on the wording on the packaging.

If you specifically want anise flavour

You’re looking for crushed, sugared anise seeds and want to know that chocolate sprinkles with less sugar are a different flavour and type of product.

If you’re hosting an Indonesian rijsttafel

You only want to buy a sweet topping if you have a specific use for it alongside the meal, such as serving it with yoghurt or cake.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need a topping for a separate sweet treat. Then choose what matters more to you: less sugar or anise flavour.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Less sugar Compare the sugar content per 100 g and check which product a ‘less sugar’ claim is being compared with. I want to choose a topping for a separate sweet treat based on its sugar content, rather than relying solely on a claim; demonstrably lower sugar is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Anise flavour Check the product type and ingredients: anise toppings and chocolate sprinkles are not like-for-like alternatives in terms of flavour. If I want anise flavour, chocolate sprinkles aren’t what I’m looking for; preserving that flavour comes first for around 25% of consumers.
When you’ll use it Before buying, think about whether you’ll be serving something like yoghurt or cake alongside the rijsttafel. I don’t want to buy a bread topping without having a separate use for it in mind; for around 25% of consumers, having a planned use is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Gestampte Muisjes is low in sugar

    According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Its anise flavour doesn’t mean it contains less sugar.

    If reducing sugar is your main goal, compare the nutritional information per 100 g with that of a product you’re considering for the same use.

  • Choosing chocolate sprinkles as a direct substitute for anise

    The AH and Céréal products discussed here are chocolate sprinkles; Gestampte Muisjes are sugared anise seeds.

    First decide whether chocolate flavour will work with the sweet dish you have in mind. Then compare the sugar content.

  • Looking only at the sugar figure

    For Céréal Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Less Sugar, Albert Heijn also lists maltitol and polyols, along with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    As well as checking ‘of which sugars’, read the ingredients, look for any mention of polyols and check the warning on the packaging.

  • Buying a topping without planning how to use it with the rijsttafel

    Jumbo suggests using De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on bread, crispbread, in yoghurt and in baking. That doesn’t automatically make it part of an Indonesian rijsttafel.

    Only choose it if you have a separate sweet dish or baking session planned for it.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes comes in a 270 g pack and consists of crushed, sugared anise seeds.

  • A good option if you’re specifically looking for an anise topping for bread, crispbread, yoghurt or cake.
  • Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g; the product contains wheat and gluten.

AH

AH Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Less Sugar, are chocolate sprinkles, not an anise topping.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the product contains 43 g of sugars per 100 g and 30% less sugar than AH Milk Chocolate Sprinkles.
  • The flavour is different from Gestampte Muisjes; Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose as allergens.

Céréal

Céréal Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Less Sugar, are chocolate sprinkles with sweetener, intended for a separate sweet treat.

  • Albert Heijn lists 15 g of sugars per 100 g for this product.
  • Albert Heijn also lists 44 g of polyols per 100 g, milk and soya as allergens, and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. This is not an anise product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a good choice if you want less sugar?

Not if reducing sugar is your main priority: according to Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g. It consists of crushed, sugared anise seeds; if you’re looking for an alternative for the same use, compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

How do I compare anise toppings with chocolate sprinkles that contain less sugar?

Compare the sugar content per 100 g, but first decide which flavour and type of product will work with your dish. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing labels per 100 g and reading the ingredients list; chocolate sprinkles won’t give you the same anise flavour.

Which allergens should I check in these products?

Check the packaging of the product you buy: Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Less Sugar, and milk and soya for Céréal Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Less Sugar.